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. 2010 Dec 29:26–455. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-443-07151-5.50005-6

Table 3.92.

Common inhalant drugs of misuse and the possible consequences

Drug class Risks from misuse Examples
Solvents

  • Liver and kidney damage

  • Respiratory damage

  • Paint thinners

  • Degreasers

  • Petrol, glues
Nitrites Blood oxygen depletion Cyclohexyl, amyl and butyl nitrite
Gases Neuropathies

  • Household aerosol propellants

  • Butane

  • Propane

  • Medical anaesthetic gases such as nitrous oxide, halothane, ether and chloroform